Eligible World Wide Technology staff members will receive full-tuition assistance for up to 18 credit hours for undergraduate and 12 credit hours for graduate coursework per year at UMSL.
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UMSL partnering with World Wide Technology to offer educational opportunities to employees looking to move forward in their careers
Eligible World Wide Technology staff members will receive full-tuition assistance for up to 18 credit hours for undergraduate and 12 credit hours for graduate coursework per year at UMSL.
UMSL partnering with World Wide Technology to offer educational opportunities to employees looking to move forward in their careers
Eligible World Wide Technology staff members will receive full-tuition assistance for up to 18 credit hours for undergraduate and 12 credit hours for graduate coursework per year at UMSL.
UMSL partnering with World Wide Technology to offer educational opportunities to employees looking to move forward in their careers
Eligible World Wide Technology staff members will receive full-tuition assistance for up to 18 credit hours for undergraduate and 12 credit hours for graduate coursework per year at UMSL.
Community members gather to celebrate 30 years of Greek Studies at UMSL
More than 250 people attended the Sept. 22 event commemorating the history of the professorship and its impact preserving and promoting Greek culture and identity in the St. Louis region.
Community members gather to celebrate 30 years of Greek Studies at UMSL
More than 250 people attended the Sept. 22 event commemorating the history of the professorship and its impact preserving and promoting Greek culture and identity in the St. Louis region.
Community members gather to celebrate 30 years of Greek Studies at UMSL
More than 250 people attended the Sept. 22 event commemorating the history of the professorship and its impact preserving and promoting Greek culture and identity in the St. Louis region.
Ken and Nancy Kranzberg receive 2024 E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Medal for Philanthropy at Founders Celebration
The couple has endowed professorships and student scholarships at UMSL also supported capital projects, including the Touhill Performing Arts Center, the Public Media Commons and the renovation of University Libraries.
Ken and Nancy Kranzberg receive 2024 E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Medal for Philanthropy at Founders Celebration
The couple has endowed professorships and student scholarships at UMSL also supported capital projects, including the Touhill Performing Arts Center, the Public Media Commons and the renovation of University Libraries.
Ken and Nancy Kranzberg receive 2024 E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Medal for Philanthropy at Founders Celebration
The couple has endowed professorships and student scholarships at UMSL also supported capital projects, including the Touhill Performing Arts Center, the Public Media Commons and the renovation of University Libraries.
IRS Criminal Investigation’s Citizen Academy offers UMSL students glimpse into careers as special agents
Maria Mory, who participated in the first Citizen Academy at UMSL as a student, was back to offer advice and guidance as a newly hired special agent with the IRS-CI unit.
IRS Criminal Investigation’s Citizen Academy offers UMSL students glimpse into careers as special agents
Maria Mory, who participated in the first Citizen Academy at UMSL as a student, was back to offer advice and guidance as a newly hired special agent with the IRS-CI unit.
IRS Criminal Investigation’s Citizen Academy offers UMSL students glimpse into careers as special agents
Maria Mory, who participated in the first Citizen Academy at UMSL as a student, was back to offer advice and guidance as a newly hired special agent with the IRS-CI unit.
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Grounds department working to restore UMSL’s natural areas with Missouri Department of Conservation grant
Grounds Supervisor Gregory Ward organized a showcase event and workshop on Feb. 14 on South Campus.
Third annual UMSL|Hack aims to educate
MBA student and co-founder Mohamed Langi raised $25,000 to cover entry, food and prizes for the three winning teams.
Columbia University lecturer William Duggan outlines steps that lead to innovation
Nidec Motor Corporation sponsored Friday’s event in conjunction with UMSL’s Doctor of Business Administration program.
UMSL Eye Care campaign builds awareness to serve community
A new website, a billboard campaign, window clings and radio spots were designed to highlight the excellent care available.
Des Lee Fine Arts Festival attracts students from across the St. Louis region
More than 800 middle school and high school students took part in the festival, split across two days last week at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
UMSL-tested aiming system hits shelves on new Callaway golf balls
The Triple Track putting system, created in St. Louis and tested at the UMSL College of Optometry, is part of the new Callaway ERC Soft golf balls.
RN to BSN program ranked No. 21 by NursingSchoolHub
NursingSchoolHub joins U.S. News & World Report, Value Colleges and Top RN to BSN in recognizing the program’s strength.
Never forget: Scenes from Bob Gummers’ Holocaust Remembrance Day talk
Gummers, a second-generation survivor, shared his family’s story Monday afternoon in the Fireside Lounge.
Proud to Be First Scholars Program aims to enhance opportunities for first-generation UMSL students
Economics Professor Emeritus Susan Feigenbaum and her husband, Dr. Jay S. Pepose, are funding the demonstration project, which will match students with dedicated faculty mentors.
Higher Learning Commission reaffirms UMSL accreditation for next 10 years
The regional accrediting organization requires regular evaluations to make sure the universities it governs are living up to standards of quality and continual improvement.
Three honored with scholarships at Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observance
Lucy Grimshaw, Whytney Clay and Victoria Franklin received the scholarship for their academic work and community involvement.
Optometry student crafts handmade canoe and starts a family tradition
Porter Swartz, now in his second year at UMSL, cherished the opportunity to work on the project with his father and uncle during breaks from his studies.
Nursing student fights fire, saving neighbors’ dogs and home
Empowered by her nurse training, Lesley Colonia entered her neighbors’ smoke-filled unit and put out the blaze with a fire extinguisher.
New exhibition to showcase work of artists with disabilities at Gallery 210
The “This is Us” exhibition from Living Arts Studio/VSA Arts of Missouri will open with a reception on Jan. 26 and run through March 17.
Alumna and former Vice Chancellor Kathy Osborn named 2018 Citizen of the Year
Osborn, who holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from UMSL, is the executive director of the Regional Business Council.
Inaugural medical mission trip impacts patients and providers alike
A group from the College of Optometry treated approximately 800 patients over an eight-day period on a Helping Hands Medical Missions trip to El Salvador.
STEM programs benefiting from $1 million gift from Bayer
The first-floor lecture hall in recently renovated Benton Hall will be named for the company in recognition of its generosity.
Nursing students educate at elementary schools in ongoing service learning program
The students craft fun anti-bullying, anti-drug and health and wellness lessons and games to teach students in first through sixth grades.
Freshman legislators visit UMSL on statewide tour
The 64 newly elected members of the Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri State Senate toured the UMSL Patient Care Center, science complex and Anheuser-Busch Hall.
100 Black Men honors Assistant Professor Sheila Grigsby with a Pillar Award
The nonprofit 100 Black Men of Metropolitan St. Louis awarded its Pillar Award for Health and Wellness to the College of Nursing faculty member during its annual gala.
‘College Connections’ program brings St. Louis Symphony musicians, area students together at Touhill
High school and middle school students from Bayless and Ferguson-Florissant school districts attended the performance of Igor Stravinsky’s “L’Histoire du Soldat.”
Students experiment with politics, media in ‘Role as Citizen’ exhibition
Students from Associate Teaching Professor Michael Behle’s “Expanded Artforms” class created work for a 50 State Initiative exhibition at the Kranzberg Arts Center.
UMSL to award more than 1,100 degrees during fall commencement
Grammy Award-winning soprano opera singer Christine Brewer will join poet Paul Thiel and educator Richard Jung in receiving honorary degrees, and alumna Sheila Burkett is slated to speak.
Biology PhD graduate researches the effects of climate change on alpine plants in the Himalayas
Robbie Hart, a curator at the Missouri Botanical Garden, is part of a network of scientists doing work as part of the Global Observation Research Initiative in Alpine Environments.
UMSL selects first class of Bond International Scholars
Jordan McCain, Sara McFarland, Cole Alves, Lauren Wilson and Eric Eggers each will spend the spring semester studying abroad with the help of a $5,000 scholarship.
Former US Sen. Kit Bond establishes international scholars program at MU, UMSL
The new program is funding $5,000 study abroad scholarships for an initial cohort that includes five students from each of the two universities.
Retired Emerson president provides insights on charting a successful career path
Edward Monser emphasized the importance of honesty in his CEO Speaker Series address last Wednesday at the Millennium Student Center.
STARS graduates have returned to UMSL to continue their science education
Hania Nuraini is majoring in biochemistry and biotechnology while Olivia Crowell pursues engineering on full scholarships, earned by completing the program in 2017.
Optometry student overcomes cancer, national boards as a new father
After studying through testicular cancer treatment, Adam Wira is on track to graduate in the spring and plans to use his optometry degree for good.
Child hackers encourage ethical use of skills at UMSL’s STLCyberCon
Brothers Ittai and Reuben Paul presented the keynote address at the annual cybersecurity conference.
UMSL-hosted summit highlights researchers working to combat some of society’s biggest challenges
The summit brought together faculty researchers in behavioral and social sciences from across the University of Missouri System.
College of Optometry updates Marillac Hall for recruitment, student success
Four floors have been upgraded to both refresh existing study spaces and create new ones for students in the college.
Eye on UMSL: Remembering citizen soldiers on Veterans Day
James Wright (left) spoke to a small gathering of faculty, students, alumni and staff Monday as UMSL commemorated Veterans Day with a reception in Clark Hall.
‘Type Hike’ show celebrating the outdoors completes run at Gallery FAB
Current and former UMSL students contributed to the collaborative show highlighting America’s national parks, shorelines and some notable endangered wildlife.
UMSL Piano Studio collaborates with MADCO 2 for ‘Remembering Debussy’ show
Fall recital combines music, dance and artwork to celebrate the legacy of French composer Claude Debussy.
UMSL helps transform lives with fifth annual Transgender Spectrum Conference
Black Lives Matter Canada cofounder Janaya Khan served as the keynote speaker for the fifth annual conference, held Friday and Saturday at the J.C. Penney Conference Center.
Gabby Douglas discusses Olympic distinction, disappointments in UMSL address
The three-time gold medalist spoke about her dynamic gymnastics career as part of an annual speaker series.
UMSL-sponsored youth voting program featured on KSDK
There are 18 St. Louis-area school districts – plus one private school – taking part in this year’s Kids Voting Missouri, a program run through the College of Education.
UMSL students dip their toes into international travel with faculty-led trips
The university helps coordinate about 25 short-term study abroad opportunities lasting between two and six weeks with most occurring every other year.
Growing faculty entrepreneurs is aim of UM System’s new express license
The fast-track license for faculty and staff inventors will enable them to focus on developing their businesses and commercializing their technologies.
MacArthur Foundation awards St. Louis County, UMSL additional $2.25 million to continue local justice system reform
New funding for a project led by Criminology and Criminal Justice Professor Beth Huebner will help advance strategies aimed at safely reducing St. Louis County’s jail population.
New ‘We Transform Lives’ mission statement on display on university buildings
UMSL introduced the greater St. Louis community to its new mission statement “We Transform Lives” by installing decals on three university buildings.
Telehealth traumatic brain injury project prepares DNP graduate for stroke care leadership
Alumna Jessica Dickman helped the VA’s traumatic brain injury clinic roll out the video telemedicine system during her doctoral work. It has been widely adopted by the VA St. Louis.
UMSL brings Missouri Veterans History Project under its umbrella to memorialize veterans’ oral histories
A new agreement gives the project a home base in the Department of Military and Veterans Studies.
National LGBT counseling organization honors Mark Pope with award in his name
Pope, a UMSL College of Education Curators’ Distinguished Professor emeritus, is a pioneer in his field and a former president of the American Counseling Association.
Eye on UMSL: Ask the agent
Matt Giegling, the applicant coordinator and recruiter for the St. Louis Division of the FBI, talked to students last week in Century Room B of the Millennium Student Center.
Mary and Joe Stieven receive UMSL award for philanthropy
The couple has committed more than $5 million to support students and help address needs such as the construction of Anheuser-Busch Hall and the creation of a nursing simulation lab.
Students and administrators cultivate Hispanic and Latinx community and resources
Luimil Negrón, the graduate assistant for Latino recruitment and retention, and HISLA Vice President Keila Gonzalez are among those leading efforts at UMSL.
Nearly 700 educators convene at UMSL for annual Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference
The conference brought a crowd of 680 educators to learn about the latest trends in using technology to aid in education.
Hillel International chapter begins serving students at UMSL
Recently retired Professor Susan Feigenbaum led efforts to secure UMSL’s chapter. Mindy Woolf is serving as the executive director with Lea-Rachel Kosnik its faculty adviser.
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